For a savoury breakfast, first choose crispbread labelled wholemeal, then compare the fibre, salt and ingredients per 100 g. If you have an allergy, always check the current label and remember to include the salt in savoury toppings. If you often replace ordinary bread with crispbread, don’t assume it provides the same amount of iodine.
If you want to choose wholegrain cereals for a savoury breakfast, compare the wholemeal labelling and fibre content per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, vegetables, fruit, pulses and nuts also provide fibre, so crispbread is just one part of your diet.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, it’s important to check which grains are used, whether the product contains sesame and whether it may contain traces of allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods, so check the packaging of the product you buy.
If you often eat crispbread instead of ordinary bread, look beyond the fibre content and consider salt, toppings and your overall diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that bread made with iodised baker’s salt can provide iodine, although bakers are not required to use it.
Start by checking the wholemeal labelling, then compare the nutritional information and make sure the ingredients suit your breakfast. The points below are for anyone considering crispbread for a savoury breakfast.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g. Also check which grain is used. | If I’m looking for wholemeal crispbread with fibre as the basis for breakfast, I want to be able to assess my choice from the label. This is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the product’s composition determines whether it’s right for me. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Salt and replacing bread | Compare salt per 100 g, take savoury toppings into account and, if you eat little ordinary bread, consider your overall iodine intake. | If I eat crispbread instead of bread almost every morning, the toppings and the rest of my diet matter too. Daily use is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The colour or the word ‘multigrain’ doesn’t tell you whether all the flour used is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, crackers can be labelled wholemeal if they’re made from 100% wholemeal flour.
So look for the wholemeal label on the packaging, then compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.
Salt in a savoury breakfast doesn’t come from crispbread alone. Cheese, cold meats and other savoury toppings can also contribute to your total salt intake.
Compare the salt content of the crispbread per 100 g and take your toppings into account when choosing.
The iodine in bread depends partly on whether iodised baker’s salt is used. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, its use isn’t compulsory, so you can’t assume crispbread provides the same amount.
If you often replace ordinary bread, consider your iodine intake as part of your overall diet and seek personalised nutritional advice if needed.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between products and recipes. An online description you looked at previously is no substitute for the label on the packaging you buy.
Check the current allergen information every time you buy, including any warnings about traces.
Wasa offers several types of crispbread, including wholemeal and wholemeal rye. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Wasa products in their ranges.
AH Knäckebröd volkoren is a 375 g own-brand product.
Jumbo lists its own 375 g Knäckebröd Volkoren and a 250 g Fjord Volkoren Rogge variety.
Lidl Netherlands lists 250 g wholemeal crispbread as a product available in store.
Ryvita Original Crispbread is made with wholemeal rye.
These products may be worth considering if you’re looking for crispbread or crackers containing wholegrain ingredients for a savoury breakfast. In particular, if a product name refers to fibre or wholegrains, check that the current ingredients suit your preference for fully wholemeal crispbread.
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An option if you’re looking for crispbread to serve as a base for savoury toppings. The pack contains 265 g; compare the current nutritional information per 100 g when choosing, and check the label if you have allergies.
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An option if you want to compare rye crispbread with savoury toppings. The pack contains 215 g; check the fibre content before choosing and, if you have allergies, read the current information about gluten and possible traces.
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An option if you’re looking for wholemeal rye for a savoury breakfast. The pack contains 260 g; compare the fibre and salt per 100 g and check the current label if you have allergies.
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These crackers are an option to compare with wholemeal crispbread. The pack contains 300 g; assess the fibre per 100 g separately from whether all the grains used are wholemeal, and check the label if you have allergies.
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An option if you want to compare crispbread for a savoury breakfast. The pack contains 375 g; check the current ingredients to assess whether it’s wholemeal and read the packaging if you have allergies.
Look for the wholemeal label on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, crackers can be labelled wholemeal when they’re made from 100% wholemeal flour. The amount of fibre per 100 g can then vary between products.
No, wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free. Crispbread made with wheat or rye contains gluten. If you need to avoid gluten, always check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Crispbread can be part of a breakfast instead of bread, but don’t assume it has the same nutritional composition. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread made with iodised baker’s salt can contribute to your iodine intake, although using this salt isn’t compulsory. If you regularly replace bread with crispbread, consider your overall diet.
Read the current ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings about traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods, so don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at previously.
